EMPOWER Program: Empowering our Youth in Rural Georgia

by Natalie Bradley, Flint Energies Community Connections Specialist and Blair Brown, Flint Energies Cooperative Communications Specialist 

Flint Energies is proud to celebrate the graduation of its inaugural EMPOWER Youth Leadership class after a transformative and successful year. The regional, rural initiative started with six counties this year – Crawford, Macon, Marion, Schley, Talbot, and Taylor Counties.

The EMPOWER program is committed to providing education, opportunities, and experiences through self-discovery and experience-based learning. It encourages participants to discover their purpose fueled by passion and teaches them how to create meaningful change within themselves and their communities. Through hands-on experiences and projects, they learn that vibrant communities require strong leadership and dedicated volunteers. Participants also learn about Electric Membership Cooperatives, emphasizing the cooperative's focus on mission, service to the greater good, and innovation – factors that make programs like EMPOWER possible.

As we celebrate the success of this EMPOWER class, the program is expanding to include seven rural communities in Flint’s service area for the 2024-2025 academic year – Crawford, Macon, Marion, Peach, Schley, Talbot, and Taylor Counties.  Click here to review the 2024/2025 plan!

The EMPOWER program is committed to molding the leaders of tomorrow, fostering collaboration, and contributing to the growth and prosperity of the communities it serves. Flint Energies is proud to be at the forefront of this initiative, driving positive change and empowering our youth.

Watch the video to learn more and hear testimonials from some of the recent graduates of the program!

For more information, you can email Natalie Bradley at nbradley@flintemc.com or call one of the numbers below.

Mon.-Fri. (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) Phone: 478-988-3500 or Toll Free: 800-342-3616